If you drive an older Mercedes-Benz, there will come a point when you need to replace the water pump. Usually, this occurs after about 10 years or 100,000 miles to 150,000 miles. European Fix can replace the water pump when it needs it. We are going to list the signs of a faulty water pump below so you know what to look for in your Mercedes. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with the best auto service in Clinton Township.
Corroded Pump Housing
If you suspect that it might be time to replace the water pump, pop the hood when the engine is cold and inspect the pump. If you see corrosion all over the pump housing, you need to replace the water pump because it has a slow leak. This type of leak will not cause coolant to drip onto the garage floor. Rather, the coolant will puddle around the pump housing and eat through it.
Leaking Engine Coolant
Eventually, you will end up with coolant on the garage floor because it has eaten through the pump’s housing and caused a larger leak. Unfortunately, when the coolant is leaking out of the Mercedes enough to leave spots or puddles on the garage floor, the engine is going to start to run hotter. It’s important that you avoid driving the Mercedes if it is running too hot.
Reduced Circulation
Another thing that is going to cause the Mercedes’ engine to run hotter than normal is a reduction in coolant circulation throughout the engine. When this happens, the engine is starved of coolant and the temperature will rise. Unfortunately, a faulty water pump will reduce the coolant circulation or prevent the coolant from being circulated at all. This is because the pump is in charge of the coolant circulation.
Growling Noises
The water pump may start to protest once it gets too old. You may hear growling noises coming from the front of the engine in your Mercedes. This is a sign that the water pump is having problems internally. Replacing the pump will stop the noise.
Overheating Engine
Finally, as we have touched upon above, the malfunctioning water pump is going to cause the engine in your Mercedes to overheat. This could be all the time or sporadically. Either way, it’s important to have the Mercedes towed to our shop if the engine is running too hot to avoid damaging the engine.
European Fix in Clinton Township, MI, is the only shop you need for your Mercedes so give us a call today if it needs a new water pump.
